God s war is a second world fantasy novel written in a technologically advanced society. Sep 08, 2014 kameron hurley, author of the new epic fantasy the mirror empire, took part in a rousing ama over on reddit. Umayma is a planet in a constant state of war with itself as different religious factions send generations of their men to. Gods war had quite a rocky road to publication as i first heard about the book more than 2 years ago. Jan 26, 2011 before we start the interview, id like to say a bit about about kameron hurley and her book, gods war. Because i think what i meant was, you know, steampunk without the steam, but with a. Feb 09, 2012 god s war by kameron hurley was a top read of mine last year, and my favorite novel from a debut author with a tough competition. Though the origins of the war are shady and complex, theres one thing everybody agrees ontheres not a chance in hell of ending it. Kameron hurley, author of the new epic fantasy the mirror empire, took part in a rousing ama over on reddit. Hurley has won the hugo award, locus award, kitschy award, and sydney j. One prayer more or less wouldn t make any difference.
Gods war by kameron hurley, 9781597802147, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. January 18, 2011 marked the north american trade paperback publication of gods war via night shade books. She received some awards for things like best new author or best debut book, and was shortlisted for more major literary awards like. Gods war from kameron hurley is very much in this tradition albeit in a novel that ignores genre tradition with impunity. The popular works of hurley include books like the stars are legion, the light brigade, etc. Kameron hurley and gods war were featured on john scalzis the big idea series. Gods war by kameron hurley july 7, 2019 april 28, 2020 sarah awardnominated, awardwinning, contains.
I cant speak as to the verity of that statement, but it took me three tries before i was finally able to make my way through kameron hurleys dark speculative fiction novel gods war, and there was absolutely nothing charming about it. Interview with gods war author kameron hurley the ranting. Join your favs for one final adventure at the end the worlds. Her personal and professional exploits have taken her all around the world. Clarke award, the british science fiction and fantasy award, and the locus award. Apr 08, 2011 gods war is a fine piece of writing, and not one that its readers will easily forget. Kameron hurley currently hacks out a living as a marketing and advertising writer in ohio. Kameron hurley is the acclaimed author of the novels gods war and the mirror empire. Inventor of a subgenre of the new weird, she initially described her first novel god s war as retrocyberpunky, but added. Umayma is a planet in a constant state of war with itself as different religious factions send generations of their men to face off in bitter battle after battle. On a ravaged, contaminated world, a centuriesold holy war rages, fought by a bloody mix of mercenaries, magicians, and conscripted soldiers. This year alone night shade released an incredible portfolio of new authors that have been consistently well received.
Gods war by kameron hurley penguin books australia. Gods war by kameron hurley was a top read of mine last year, and my favorite novel from a debut author with a tough competition. Gods war was part slow burn, part explosive action in the end the novel was. Kameron hurleys stellar debut novel follows the bloody life of nyxnissa, commonly called nyx, a bel dame governmentfunded bounty hunter trying to survive in a world consumed by a holy war thats been raging for centuries. The bloodsoaked conclusion to kameron hurleys epic fantasy masterpiece the worldbreaker saga is unleashed. If you like rough, battlescarred women who know how to regulate, youre going to love nyx. Hurley has won the hugo award, locus award, kitschy award, and.
Review of gods war by kameron hurley the illustrated page. Gods war is a violent tale set against the backdrop of a centuriesold holy war. Gods war by kameron hurley by dan hartland strange horizons. Feb 01, 2011 god s war from kameron hurley is very much in this tradition albeit in a novel that ignores genre tradition with impunity. Mar 20, 2010 book trailer for sf adventure novel gods war by kameron hurley. Her personal and professional exploits have taken her all. Hurley is a twotime hugo award winner, a kitschy awardwinner for best debut novel, and.
God s war is a massively successful blend of science fiction and fantasy. One of the strongest aspects of gods war is its characters they all feel like living breathing people, complete with character flaws. Hurleys nonfiction works have featured in locus, the atlantic, and the geek feminist revolution. Gods war book by kameron hurley official publisher. See all books authored by kameron hurley, including the stars are legion, and the mirror empire, and more on. This book picks up the reader and drops them onto an alien planet, thousands of years in the future. I really appreciated the way hurley built this world and found it infinitely interesting. Its funny, when you dont have a word that describes exactly what you want, you sort of just cobble them together from existing words.
May 05, 2014 kameron hurley night shade books publication date. All writing advice tells you to have a strong opening line. In march, were meeting on the 29th to discuss gods war by kameron hurley. About the book hugo awardwinning author kameron hurley s bloodsoaked, inventive scififantasy mashup. On a ravaged, contaminated world, a centuriesold holy war rages, fought by a. Nyx is a former government assassin who makes a living cutting off heads for cash. One prayer more or less wouldnt make any difference.
Jeff vandermeer, author of finch hurleys worldbuilding is phenomenal. Though the origins of the war are shady and complex, theres one thing everybody agrees on. Review of gods war by kameron hurley the rhino press. Praise for kameron hurley gods war inventive, challenging, tough as nailsjust like its hardhitting heroine.
Review gods war by kameron hurley mad hatters bookshelf. Joe abercrombie kameron hurleys a brave, unflinching, truly original writer with a unique vision. Gods war bel dame apocrypha, book 1 by kameron hurley. But beyond all the blood and violence, its a beautifully crafted work of art that keeps astonishing you when you least expect it. Gods war by kameron hurley gods war by kameron hurley was a top read of mine last year, and my favorite novel from a debut author with a tough competition. Kameron hurley books list of books by author kameron hurley. Gods war is a massively successful blend of science fiction and fantasy. God s war by kameron hurley was a top read of mine last year, and my favorite novel from a debut author with a tough competition. Clarke award, the bsfa award, and the nebula award. Highlights from hugoawardwinning author kameron hurleys. In march, were meeting on the 29th to discuss god s war by kameron hurley. The bloodsoaked conclusion to kameron hurley s epic fantasy masterpiece the worldbreaker saga is unleashed. Purchased on a ravaged, contaminated world, a centuriesold holy war rages, fought by a bloody mix of mercenaries, magicians, and conscripted soldiers. I will definitely be checking out book 2 in the bel dame apocrypha.
God s war is a clever reinterpretation of the war novel. Though the origins of the war are shady and complex, theres one thing everybody agrees on theres not a chance in hell of ending it. Gods war is a violent tale set against the backdrop of a. Gods war by kameron hurley, 9780091952785, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Jul 07, 2019 gods war by kameron hurley july 7, 2019 april 28, 2020 sarah awardnominated, awardwinning, contains. Staffers musings gods war was part slow burn, part explosive action. This book has a killer, which sets the tone, gripping and frogmarching the reader into a world which feels unlike any other in contemporary sff. Hurley takes on issues of gender roles, violence, and religion and does it all with a deft hand. The io9 book club meets once per month to discuss a book, then chat with the author.
Kameron hurley is an american science fiction and fantasy writer. May 08, 2018 kameron hurley is the acclaimed author of the novels gods war and the mirror empire. Inventor of a subgenre of the new weird, she initially described her first novel gods war as retrocyberpunky, but added. On a ravaged, contaminated world, a centuries old holy war rages, fought by a. The planet of umayma has been settled for roughly three thousand years. Gods war by kameron hurley opens with our hero, nyxnissa, who has just sold her uterus for petty cash and then blown it all on drugs and gambling. Nyx sold her womb somewhere between punjai and faleen, on the edge of the desert. Gods war by kameron hurley queer science fiction and. Hurley s nonfiction works have featured in locus, the atlantic, and the geek feminist revolution. Gods war bel dame apocrypha, book 1 by kameron hurley book cover, description, publication history. A government assassinturnedbounty hunter may hold the key to ending a centuriesold holy war. I really liked this one, but a few issues hold it back from being a four star or higher book. Gods war is a second world fantasy novel written in a technologically advanced society. Staffer s musings god s war was part slow burn, part explosive action.
Review gods war by kameron hurley on a distant inhospitable world thousands of years in the future humans fight for survival and supremacy. We discussed a variety of topics from her feelings on having her book just released, where she says that she just cant get her head around the fact that its actually happened. God s war is a violent tale set against the backdrop of a. A number of critics have labeled hurley as an important voice in the writing field. Books go search your store deals store gift cards sell help.
Gods war inventive, challenging, tough as nailsjust like its hardhitting heroine. A ravaged world contaminated to the point of being almost unlivable. Nyx is a bel dame, a bounty hunter paid to collect the heads of deserter. This book has a killer, which sets the tone, gripping and frogmarching the reader into a world which feels unlike any other in. Gods war is a clever reinterpretation of the war novel. Luckily for us, she consented, and it was a joy to interview her. Buy a cheap copy of god s war book by kameron hurley. This book can be read as a standalone and ends on a clear note. Gods war is the first volume in the umayma trilogy and will be followed by infidel and babylon hopefully.
But when a dubious deal between her government and an alien. Bounds award for best newcomer, presented by the british fantasy society, and the 2011 kitschies for best debut novel. Kameron hurleys gods war arrives into this melee like a live grenade, lobbed with abandon and not a little mischief. She has been awarded two hugo awards, the kitschky award for best debut novel, and has also been a finalist for the nebula award, the arthur c. It is a world where technology is powered by genetically engineered bugs and the colonists are tearing their world apart. Gods war by kameron hurley overdrive rakuten overdrive. Book trailer for sf adventure novel gods war by kameron hurley. By the end of book i wanted to know so much more, but still felt satisfied with the story and its conclusion. It s funny, when you dont have a word that describes exactly what you want, you sort of just cobble them together from existing words.
Kameron hurley is the author of the light brigade, the stars are legion and the essay collection the geek feminist revolution, as well as the awardwinning gods war trilogy and the worldbreaker saga. Been meaning to write something about it for some time now, but was struggling with what i wanted to say given that it s been a year since i read it. Bel dame apocrypha volume 1 kameron hurley on free shipping on qualifying offers. But when a dubious deal between her government and an alien gene pirate goes bad, nyxs ugly past makes her. While the centurieslong war rages on only one thing is certain. Kameron hurley is the awardwinning author of the light brigade, the stars.
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